Monday 29 June 2009

Darwinius Masillae



Gouache on paper A3

This little creature is a primate from the Eocene epoch. There is only one known fossil discovered in 1983 at the Messel Pit in Germany.It's believed by many to be a significant link between anthropoid primate lineages.

I've placed her in her native tropical rainforest (said to cover the Messel Pit area 47 mya). The scene depicts daytime feeding, although her large eye sockets may suggest that she was nocturnal. (But there's no fabulous colours to paint in a night time scene!)
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  1. Glendon Mellow24 July 2009 at 01:33

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  2. Glendon Mellow24 July 2009 at 01:34

    Terrific composition, Rachel. Lots of paths leading toward the fruity center.

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  3. Rachael Revelle29 July 2009 at 02:17

    Thanks Glendon. Still wondering whether I should have included more Darwinii in there though and less leaves!

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